Over the course of a decades-long career, I had a number of fraught conversations with parents who desperately wanted their ...

After 10 years of being a parent of an autistic child, there are many things that would have helped if I had just known it ...

Autism affects girls differently than boys. Learn about the unique signs, how it differs from boys, and effective support ...

Recent studies conducted on model mice indicate that low doses of opioids could facilitate improved social interactions in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The opioid system, known for ...

Harpell-Franz later noticed signs of severe anxiety, difficulty understanding social cues, and regressed speech, ultimately leading to his autism diagnosis. "It definitely shapes how Evan sees ...

Leanna Maskell is a former model turned ADHD and autism activist. Recognising masking behaviours is key to self-acceptance and creating supportive environments. The neurodevelopmental conditions ...

There is a critical need to redefine autism with the aim of co-adapting and connecting with this exponentially growing sector of society. Here, we hypothesize that there are social and emotional ...

People with level 2 autism have severe difficulty navigating daily life and social settings. They need more support, including constant professional help with making adjustments. Daily living ...

the Pawtucket School Department submitted its final selection to the Rhode Island Department of Education for the redesign focus area at Slater Middle School to be social emotional learning.

More information: Elizabeth B. Torres et al, Hidden social and emotional competencies in autism spectrum disorders captured through the digital lens, Frontiers in Psychiatry (2025). DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt ...

Cannabidiol (CBD) may offer real relief for young people with autism ... and emotional regulation of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. A meta-analysis of randomized, ...